This book's aim is to help you remember the basic rules of spelling, grammar and punctuation, in layman's terms. It teaches the clear, accurate English required by the business and office world, coaches acceptable current usage, and makes the rules easier to remember.

If you want to be sure that your written English is correct and up-to-date, this book is for you. The author's aim is to help you remember the basic rules of spelling, grammar and punctuation. The book teaches the clear, accurate English required by the business, academic and office world, coaching in acceptable current usage and making the rules easier to remember. You can use this book in three ways: Work through it from the beginning if you want to improve your skills all round Check specific points - apostrophes or colons, for example - by referring to the relevant sections Use any of the 48 Practice sessions as revision. The extensive Exercise and Practice sections include topics such as IT, a radio script, a letter of condolence and a speech about litter in the park, as well as the normal letters, email and reports found in any business.

'Hits the bull's-eye with every chapter... Very highly recommended.' - The Independent This is a fully updated new edition of the bestselling guide for anyone who is thinking of starting their own business. It covers both the strategic and practical issues in the ideal level of detail for budding entrepreneurs, and is full of insider tips which will help give your business the edge in a tough marketplace.